Episode notes
Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI and design tools they use daily have impacted their workflows. They share their experiences with various tools, highlighting which ones have become essential, and predict how these tools will evolve and shape their work in the coming year. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Check out these links: Join Anfi’s Job Search community . The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you…
Honest UX Talks
by Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu · English · Tech & Science
Honest weekly conversations about UX design career, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things UX. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the UX field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone transitioning to design overcome the fears. Our weekly…
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